“We see tremendous potential in the Russian market, which has such a rich aviation history. I’m confident that these two E-Jets can bring new operating efficiencies to Russian airlines and help them succeed in a fast-growing domestic market,” said Paulo Cesar Silva, president and CEO of Embraer.

Embraer estimates domestic air traffic in Russia to grow at an annual average rate of 5.6 percent per year in Russia, with a demand for about 300 new aircraft in the 90-120-seat category over the next 20 years. More